Tag: Garden
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First impressions matter. The front door and porch reflect who you are and how guests, passersby, and neighbors perceive your home and the welcome they will receive there. So give the outside and front door the TLC and attention it deserves, too. You don’t even need to spend a lot of time or money doing…
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A beautiful yard is an amalgamation of various details—that wildflower patch in the corner that attracts local pollinators, a plush lawn that beckons bare feet, and hardscaping elements that provide contrasting structure and function. Adding water features to your yard is another option and an excellent way to infuse character, a touch of whimsy, and…
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Stacey Solomon has been transforming old household objects into practical garden accessories to keep herself busy during lockdown. Posting to her Instagram Story, the presenter, Loose Women panellist, and mum-of-three impressed her followers with budget-friendly ways to upcycle items around the home and garden. From a rusty watering can to reviving an old wooden unit,…
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A lot of people assume that learning how to design a minimalist garden means stripping your outdoor space of warmth or character, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Minimalist garden ideas are, essentially, a series of intentional choices: favouring clean lines, a restrained palette, and simple, thoughtful planting is the secret to creating…
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Lauren Londors and Jordan Walsh, both 28, woke up to find the escaped pig snoozing away after it made a dash for freedom from a nearby farm. The pair were left scratching their heads after being alerted to the fugitive farmyard animal by neighbours at around 9am on Saturday. Baffled Jordan began calling around before…
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Raised beds can be as humble or as elaborate as you would like. The benefits of raised garden beds include better soil drainage, easy access to plants, portability, soil customization increased soil control, and also the ability to keep weeds and pests at bay. You can easily DIY raised beds from recycled materials you might…
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Gnarled, ancient tree stumps squat among the lush lime greens of euphorbias and steel blue hostas. Masses of white and pink Mexican fleabane (Erigeron karvinskianus) cascade down them and froth over the edges of the gravel paths. And huge purple lollipops of allium flowers emerge from a mass of greenery below. This garden may look…
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Decking isn’t just for large gardens — there are plenty of small garden decking ideas you can play with if you’re working with a bite-sized space. There are decking ideas for every garden, and they don’t have to take up a lot of room. Whether you carve out a corner for a decked seating area…
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Scroll on for 85 of the most hysterically ridiculous Halloween costume ideas guaranteed to help you bring the funny and keep the party laughing all night long. Brit + Co Thing 1 and Thing 2 Get joined at the hip like these iconic Dr. Seuss characters in simple blue wigs and red maxis. “Today is…
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If you’re hoping to redesign your garden this year but space is limited, it’s worth taking a look at some small Japanese garden ideas. Zen garden ideas have long been a popular garden trend, and the brilliant thing about Japanese-inspired gardens is that the design features can be applied to any space, regardless of its…